Prospect Roundup: Games of May 4

Twins OF Adam Walker, Triple-A Rochester: 2-for-3, HR, RBI, 2 R, BB, K, SB -- The Twins' No. 10 prospect is perhaps best known for his power but hit only two homers in April, his first month at the Triple-A level. He's gone deep twice in his first four games of May, including a solo shot in Rochester's 8-2 win at Syracuse on Wednesday. He also swiped his second base of the season and was intentionally walked for the first time since 2013. It wasn't all roses for the 24-year-old right fielder, though. He also pushed his run of consecutive games with a K to 12 and has struck out in 41.8 percent of his plate appearances this season, the second-highest rate in the International League. Walker's .243 ISO (third-best in the IL) and .778 OPS have made him of value to the Red Wings, but he'll need to make more consistent contact if he's going to make use of his 40-man spot and debut in the Majors at some point this season.

Rockies LHP Harrison Musgrave, Double-A Hartford: 7 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 8 K -- When you wonder how Hartford owns a 19-6 record, despite playing all of its games on the road thus far, it's pitching performances like this that have made it possible. The Rockies' No. 28 prospect improved to 4-0 through four outings for the Yard Goats, all of which fall under the category of quality starts. Musgrave hasn't allowed more than two earned runs while lasting at least 6 2/3 frames in each of those four appearances, leading to a 1.30 ERA that ranks third in the Eastern League. Thanks in part to impressive control (1.3 BB/9), Musgrave has done an incredible job keeping runners off base with a Minors-best 0.51 WHIP. There's been help and luck there too as his .122 BABIP is also the lowest among all Minor League pitchers, but a solid 2.69 FIP illustrates that the southpaw has more going for him than just solid defense and some good fortune.

Twins LHP Tyler Jay, Class A Advanced Fort Myers: 6 1/3 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 7 K -- We were wondering when a gem was going to come from the 2015 sixth overall pick, and it came in grand style Wednesday night. The outing was Jay's first scoreless start of his Minor League career and provided a vast improvement from his last start when he gave up six runs (five earned) on 10 hits while striking out none in 4 1/3 innings at Jupiter on April 28. The 22-year-old lefty is 2-2 with a 3.86 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 24 strikeouts and nine walks in five starts (25 2/3 innings) for Fort Myers this season. Based on his impressive four-pitch mix, the Twins turned their No. 3 prospect into a starter for his first full season after he relieved during his college career at Illinois. Jay's early struggles aren't nearly enough to move him back to the bullpen yet, but if starts like Wednesday's continue to be few and far between, Minnesota could put him on the fast track in his old role.

Astros OF Kyle Tucker, Class A Quad Cities: 2-for-4, 2 2B, 2 RBI, R -- Staying on the topic of 2015 first-rounders, the Astros' No. 4 prospect notched his first two-double game of the season Wednesday in Quad Cities' 5-3 win at Great Lakes. He also added his third outfield assist and first from center, giving him assists from all three outfield spots. As Wednesday's game illustrates, Tucker has done a little bit of everything through the first month of his first full season. He's produced a .275/.358/.418 line with one homer, three triples, four doubles and seven steals in 25 games with the River Bandits, and the Astros should be pleased that he's taking easily to the Midwest League, allowing his development to continue apace.

Orioles OF D.J. Stewart, Class A Delmarva: 3-for-3, 2 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB, SB -- In the words of Vin Scully, deuces were wild for the Orioles' No. 6 prospect, who collected two doubles, two RBIs, two runs and two walks in Delmarva's 7-4 win at Lexington. Wednesday marked the first time in 23 games this season that Stewart collected multiple extra-base hits. In fact, all six of his extra-base hits through 72 at-bats with the Shorebirds have been doubles. The 22-year-old outfielder was flirting with the Mendoza line entering Wednesday but bumped his slash line up to .236/.415/.319. The biggest positive has been that middle number, boosted by a 20.2 percent walk rate. The Orioles should be happy that Stewart is willing to take free passes but likely want to see a little more pop from the Florida State product as spring turns into summer.